A basket hilt sword of the late 18th century date. Approx 105…
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A basket hilt sword of the late 18th century date. Approx 105 cm overall length with approx 85 cm straight blade. Wire bound leather covered grip, steel guard (attached to the globular pommel with 3 screws) has short langets. The single edged triple fullered blade engraved 'Andria Ferrara'

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